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Historic Monroe Beach Cottage

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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South Haven, MI
  • South Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Historic Monroe Beach Cottage

This beautiful cottage has timeless charm and was one of the original cottages on Monroe St in South Haven. It has everything you need to enjoy a Michigan beach vacation. The large master king bedroom with fireplace, two additional bedrooms upstairs and a sleeper queen sofa offers plenty of room for your family. The cottage has been well stocked with bikes, books, games, toys and everything else your home away from home will need to make the perfect beach vacation getaway.

One block from kids corner and two blocks from beach access (blue stairs)

One block from Kids Corner and Two blocks from beach access (blue stairs)

Property manager

Marion Yore
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Haven

South Side, a neighbourhood in South Haven, is home to this holiday home. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and Michigan Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fun Park and Kids Place Park.
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South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Monroe Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Monroe Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Monroe Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Monroe Beach Cottage located?

Located in South Side, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South Beach and Lake Michigan. Warner Vineyards and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Wonderland

Very nice and clean with a great location. Looking forward to staying there again in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway Weekend

My wife and I enjoyed another getaway weekend in this wonderful cottage. Can’t wait to visit South Haven again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Camila B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house but dirty

If this house was properly cleaned it would have been really cool. We felt like we needed to wear shoes the whole time, and found random things from previous tenants. For the price this place should be spotless. Other than cleanliness it’s a sweet home and location is pretty close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So Haven 4 days

Nice, cozy home near lake and a .5 mile from downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Home

Home is walking distance to the beach and minutes from downtown (walking or driving). It has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Summer Spot!

We absolutely loved our stay here! The home was very cozy and loved the interior decor. It was literally a 2 minute walk down to the beach and playground. Very nice area of South Haven and we would love to return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a lovely getaway!

Amazing stay! Will definitely be back next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's Trip

House was nice and clean and location was good if you do not mind walking a little bit. I love to walk so I could walk all over town from the house and never use the care but others who do not like to walk were not as fond of location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great location, beautiful home. I will definitely back. Loved the outdoor shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

My wife and I stayed, during our wedding weekend. Perfect location and beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First South Haven, Michigan Visit

The property is very compact. A couple tripping hazards, from the laundry room into the kitchen, the dining room into the bathroom. At 23 weeks pregnant, I wasn’t happy to trip when I walked into the kitchen from the laundry room on first arrival. The furniture isn’t cozy, except for the couch that I didn’t sit on because I let the kids instead. I didn’t think 1300 square feet would be too small, bc we’ve lived in a 1400 square foot house before, but because of how it’s set up, it’s just a bit too small for our family. Lights going up the stairs would’ve been nice because it’s dark, steep, and narrow with a sharp narrow turn. You walk out of a room and it’s already a step down the stairs. The beds were comfortable, we didn’t have issues sleeping. The kitchen is well stocked and actually very spacious. The dining space was also spacious as well as the master bedroom. We did like the neighborhood, it was very quiet and clean, Good upkeep from the surrounding properties. It was an easy walk to Kids Corner playground area and the Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Perfect Location

Absolutely the best decorating I have seen in a rental so far with all the coziness as photos show! The walk into town was shorter than we expected based on the map and two blocks from Lake Michigan sunsets can’t be beat! Would definitely stay again! Just to note since I read it in other reviews, the master bed is like a marshmallow of cloudy comfort so you will definitely not find a firm bed there. But other than that we loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Quaint neighborhood, close to beach! House is cute and comfortable! Will definitely be going back! Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect.

The house is just as advertised and pictured. So clean and beautifully decorated. Loved how close it was to the lake. Perfect for my me and my husband. We were pre season and loved the small crowd on Mother’s Day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short getaway

My wife and I stayed here for a short getaway. The home was a wonderful place to relax. Just a short walk to the beach or to town for food and shopping. We had a great time in this cozy home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Wonderful stay - great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Ideal for a couple, some families.

This is a fantastic location. The house was clean and exactly as described. I would recommend a max of 2 adults. The upstairs is small with an attic feel, the stairs are old and very narrow, minimal outlets, and the the bunk bed room is stuffy, even with the window AC on in the attached queen. You need to walk through the bunk bed room with a squeaky door to get out. However it can certainly work for some children depending on ages/needs. Can't beat the location to the beach, bike/walk trail, and playground and close walk to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Beach House Close to South Beach

Cute decor, comfortable, short walk to beach, playground and downtown. Nicely furnished kitchen, many bikes and outdoor shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in South Haven

My husband and I really enjoyed this beautifully renovated, historic home that is two blocks off the beach and a short walk to all that South Haven has to offer. Our host was wonderfully communicative - checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. A very lovely stay and would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Easy walk to town and beach. Minor problem was resolved promptly after contacting the owner. Such a cute house and it had everything for a fun day at the beach. A very comfortable place for our family to spend time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place! great location! well appointed!

This was a great location and place to stay to enjoy the lake, the cute town and local events! Hollander Tulip festival close,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great coastal cottage walk from beach

Very cute house with master bedroom on first floor and 2 bedrooms on 2nd. Decorated like cape cod cottage. Very clean and location to the beach was a 10 minute walk
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

This was a lovely cottage that made for the perfect getaway for my husband and I. There's room for additional guests but we didn't use the upstairs at all. We loved the location, just a short walk to the beach for the most amazing sunsets. Being in town right before the busy season was perfect, most places were open, it wasn't crowded and it was easy to find parking. We really enjoyed that the house came with bikes, we rode all over town, including over to North Beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage!

Our stay in this charming little cottage was wonderful! It was only the two of us so we didn't use the upstairs rooms, but there were two rooms upstairs, one with queen bed, and the other with a set of bunk beds. Both upstairs rooms were on the small side, but you're probably not renting this home to spend all your time in the bedrooms. The main bedroom on the first floor is SPACIOUS! The photos on the listing don't do the space of this room justice. There is an electric fireplace in the corner of the sitting area of the main bedroom and a comfy king bed on the other end. There is also a large TV in the main level room if you don't want to watch in the living room. The kitchen was nicely sized and has every modern convenience you could want. The dining room table seats six comfortably. The living room/sitting room was nice, and as long as you pull the TV out away from the wall on its bracket you can watch from the comfort of the sofa. Lastly, the bathroom (of which there was only one) was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Overall, we loved the size and location of the cottage. The decorating touches were perfect and my wife and I commented several times on how much we enjoyed the overall aesthetic of the home. The exposed ceiling beams and some of the more "rustic" design features might not be to everyone's liking, but we found it to be a balanced mix of modern and old school. The lakeshore was only a short, two-block walk away, and downtown South Haven was only a 3 minute drive away. This cottage was smack in the middle of everything we wanted to experience in South Haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marion Yore

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Our cottage is a wonderful home away from home. We purchased Monroe Street Cottage so we could spend summers back with family in our beautiful Native State. A wonderful way to create memories for our children. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Owner owned and operated with care and detailed attention.

Languages:

English

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